DULUTH, Minn. – A damp, breezy Thursday across northern Minnesota will give way to a bright but cooler weekend as a fall cold front sweeps across the region. Temperatures will tumble from the upper 60s today into the 50s by Saturday, setting up a crisp weekend for outdoor events and leaf viewing.
According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, scattered showers will linger through Thursday evening, with isolated embedded thunderstorms possible north of I-35. Drivers should watch for slick stretches on area highways, especially near Cloquet and Two Harbors. By Friday, winds will shift northwest, bringing gusts up to 25 mph and ushering in drier, cooler air.
Saturday looks much brighter. Sunshine and highs in the upper 50s will make for ideal fall activities—pumpkin patches, hikes along the North Shore, or college football tailgates. But by Sunday, the first hint of a fall chill returns as clear skies and calm winds set the stage for frost early next week.
Meteorologists caution gardeners to prepare for possible freezing temperatures by Tuesday morning. Residents should cover sensitive plants, protect outdoor plumbing, and bring pets indoors at night.
Looking ahead, cooler, sunny weather will dominate through midweek, with a stronger cold front expected to arrive late Wednesday.
Five-Day Forecast for Duluth, MN:
Thu: 58/49 – Showers likely; breezy with gusts near 20 mph.
Fri: 69/48 – Spotty morning showers; turning sunny and windy.
Sat: 60/42 – Mostly sunny, cooler; great for fall activities.
Sun: 56/40 – Breezy and clear; cooler trend continues.
Mon: 50/34 – Sunny but chilly; frost possible inland early.
